Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Denver (PWK–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 1 hub
CMH Columbus ~5h 32m → F9UAWN Columbus (CMH) to Denver flights
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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Denver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
887 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind

PWK–DEN has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Denver (DEN) Denver to Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~5h
Longest
CMH ~5h 32m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
PWK → DEN
98%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
98%
Return
DEN → PWK
89%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DEN delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric PWK→DEN ORD→DEN MDW→DEN
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines – 22 5
Weekly flights – 389 59
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 30m 2h 23m
Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights · Chicago (MDW) to Denver flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Denver International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
887 mi / 1,428 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m gate to gate.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Denver route.
Route details
Distance887 mi / 1,428 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Denver International Airport take about 2h 9m gate to gate. The route covers 887 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time.
Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from DEN to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PWK to DEN

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to DEN is about 2 hours 9 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 887 miles (1,428 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).